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Beis Hamedrash Ishei Yisroel at 846 West Broadway in Woodmere was shut down for allegedly holding an illegal gathering in violation of the coronavirus social distancing orders.

Illegal Woodmere gathering violated public gathering ban

A notice of violation for an illegal place of worship was issued to the organizer of a gathering of more than 10 people at a building in Woodmere near noon on April 4. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/5/20

The coronavirus outbreak continued to shift to Long Island as of Sunday, Governor Cuomo said in his daily briefing.

Gov.: Covid-19 outbreak continues to shift to L.I.

Coronavirus cases in Nassau County continued to climb steadily overnight from Saturday into Sunday, nearly reaching 14,400, up from 13,346 the day before — an almost 8 percent increase, … more

By Scott Brinton | 4/5/20

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said Saturday afternoon that 149 people had died of the coronavirus in Nassau County to date. That contradicted a state report, which put the total number of deaths significantly higher than that, she said. At back was Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, who represents the 11th District on the North Shore.

County exec: 149 have died of Covid-19 in Nassau

Speaking Saturday afternoon, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran reported 11 new deaths overnight of the coronavirus, bringing the total number to 149. That number, she said, … more

By Scott Brinton | 4/4/20

Two FDNY companies will visit St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway for a 'clap off' today, Saturday, April 4 at 7 p.m.

FDNY to visit St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway

New York City firefighters from “The Big House” Engine 264, Ladder 134, Engine 328 and “The Best on The Beach” Engine 265, Ladder 121, Battalion 47 will visit St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway for a “clap off” as a show of sign of respect and appreciation for the hospital’s emergency department, whose doctors, nurses and other staff members are treating Covid-19 patients. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/4/20

Gov. Andrew Cuomo expressed concern Saturday that Long Island is the growing center of the coronavirus outbreak in New York state.

Nassau has 3rd-highest number of Covid-19 cases of any county in state

Nassau County had the third-highest number of coronavirus cases of any county in New York as of Saturday, surpassing Westchester and Bronx counties, and Manhattan. more

By Scott Brinton | 4/4/20

Yeshiva Sh’or Yoshuv, a yeshiva in Lawrence, is working with Northwell Health System to build an ad hoc hospital to treat mild cases of Covid-19.

Lawrence yeshiva builds hospital to treat Covid-19 patients

Being proactive instead of reactive to the quickly spreading Covid-19 pandemic, Yeshiva Sh’or Yoshuv, an Orthodox Jewish school in Lawrence, is creating an ad hoc hospital in its CedarLawn Avenue building. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/3/20

State Assemblywoman Missy Miller is asking for gift card donations to help people or families enduring hardship because of coronavirus health crisis.

Missy Miller asks for gift card donations

To help feed people or families that are worrying about having enough to eat during the business shutdown because of the coronavirus outbreak, State Assemblywoman Missy Miller, (R-Atlantic Beach), is … more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/3/20

An emergency food drive to benefit people because of the Covid-19 health crisis is being held by State Sen. Todd Kaminsky.

Kaminsky hosts emergency food drive through

Because of the Covid-19 health crisis, State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a Democrat who represents the Five Towns, will hold an emergency food drive to benefit families within the 9th Senate District. Suggested donations include gift cards, fresh, canned or boxed food, toiletries and personal items and cleaning supplies. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/3/20

Governor Cuomo said Friday that New York experienced its deadliest 24-hour period to date.

New York sees its deadliest 24 hours yet, as coronavirus cases surpass 12,000 in Nassau: governor

Governor Cuomo has warned in recent weeks that New York’s apex of COVID-19 cases was coming within seven to 21 days. Already, though, the state has surpassed 100,000 cases as of Friday, he said, and Thursday into Friday was the deadliest 24-hour period during the coronavirus crisis so far, with 562 new deaths statewide. more

By Scott Brinton | 4/3/20

Hewlett-Woodmere Board of Education President Mitchell Greebel said that he is anticipating in decrease in state aid in the budget proposal.

Five Towns school budget votes delayed to at least June 1

School budget votes in the Lawrence and Hewlett-Woodmere school districts have been delayed until at least June 1 because of the coronavirus outbreak, by order of Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The votes … more

By Matthew Ferremi | 4/3/20

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